August 2022 Accountability Month - Check-In

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  • nikkit321
    nikkit321 Posts: 1,485 Member
    Nikki
    52 yo
    August goal - to not gain


    With my right leg in a beautiful walking boot due to a stress fracture from March that I finally got diagnosed/xrayed in late July, my exercise is nil. My entire goal for the month is to not gain. While in Orlando for work, my focus is going to be protein + veg.

    8/1 - 197.8
    8/2 - to Orlando for work meeting, no scale
    8/3 - Orlando
    8/4 - Orlando
    8/5 - Orlando, late flight home
    8/6 - 197.8
    8/8 - 200.2
    8/9 - 200.0
    8/10 - 200.4
    8/11 - 199.8 still a lot of water retention that I'm working on
    8/12 - 199.4 slight drop but I'm good with that.
    8/13 - to Cincinnati for a Reds vs Cubs baseball game with my family, in honor of my dad
    8/14 - home from Cincinnati
    8/15 - 203.0 boo
    8/16 - 201.4 ok
    8/17 - 199.4 ok fluid coming off. Feet and ankles are still swollen but better. Still irritated about not being able to exercise the way I want. I have to focus on my food choices.
    8/18
    8/19
    8/20
    8/21
    8/22 - my birthday!
    8/23
    8/24 - my husband's birthday!
  • TinaLeigh67
    TinaLeigh67 Posts: 669 Member
    My name is Tina, Height: 5'6" Age: 55
    MFP starting weight: 149.2 (3/30/21)
    July end weight: 130.0
    July results: +1.4
    August goal: maintenance of 128-132

    My goal this month is to maintain weight as well as increase activity. I will be moving at some point this month so I will be doing a lot of packing. Have been waiting for a definite start date on a new job, but they are still going through the process of doing background checks and such. I currently work for the State and have been accepted for another position with the State. Unfortunately, they won't just open my personnel file and retrieve the information they already have, they are doing it all over again from scratch. It has been over a month since they began. It's very frustrating. Anyway, somehow I am hoping to find time to increase workouts/walks while packing and preparing for a wedding.

    8/01: DNW
    8/02: DNW
    8/03: 129.0 (129.4 trend)
    8/04: 128.0 (129.2 trend)
    8/05: DNW
    8/06: DNW
    8/07: DNW
    8/08: DNW
    8/09: DNW
    8/10: 130.6 (130.0 trend)
    8/11: DNW
    8/12: 130.8 (130.2 trend)
    8/13: 129.0 (130.1 trend)
    8/14: DNW
    8/15: 129.4 (129.9 trend)
    8/16: 129.0 (129.8 trend)
    8/17: 129.0 (129.7 trend)
    8/18: DNW Down to the last few days before move. New job finally came through. Start next Tuesday, move this Saturday. Frantically trying to pack things up and not eating well. Too afraid to step on the scales this morning.
  • nikkit321
    nikkit321 Posts: 1,485 Member
    Nikki
    52 yo
    August goal - to not gain


    With my right leg in a beautiful walking boot due to a stress fracture from March that I finally got diagnosed/xrayed in late July, my exercise is nil. My entire goal for the month is to not gain. While in Orlando for work, my focus is going to be protein + veg.

    8/1 - 197.8
    8/2 - to Orlando for work meeting, no scale
    8/3 - Orlando
    8/4 - Orlando
    8/5 - Orlando, late flight home
    8/6 - 197.8
    8/8 - 200.2
    8/9 - 200.0
    8/10 - 200.4
    8/11 - 199.8 still a lot of water retention that I'm working on
    8/12 - 199.4 slight drop but I'm good with that.
    8/13 - to Cincinnati for a Reds vs Cubs baseball game with my family, in honor of my dad
    8/14 - home from Cincinnati
    8/15 - 203.0 boo
    8/16 - 201.4 ok
    8/17 - 199.4 ok fluid coming off. Feet and ankles are still swollen but better. Still irritated about not being able to exercise the way I want. I have to focus on my food choices.
    8/18 - 198.2
    8/19
    8/20
    8/21
    8/22 - my birthday!
    8/23
    8/24 - my husband's birthday!
  • mthomas0228
    mthomas0228 Posts: 594 Member
    TinaLeigh67 wrote: »
    My name is Tina, Height: 5'6" Age: 55


    8/18: DNW Down to the last few days before move. New job finally came through. Start next Tuesday, move this Saturday. Frantically trying to pack things up and not eating well. Too afraid to step on the scales this morning.

    Good luck on the move and start of your new job! Remember to give yourself some grace, these are stressful things in and of themselves much less doing all at once!
  • ashleycarole86
    ashleycarole86 Posts: 6,295 Member
    August Start Weight: 172.2
    August Goal Weight: Return to maintenance range (160-165)

    August 1: 172.2
    August 2: 169.6
    August 3: 167.6
    August 4: 166.2
    August 5: 165.8
    August 6: 164.6
    August 7: 165.8
    August 8: 167

    Week 1 loss - 5.2

    August 9: 166.2
    August 10: 167.6
    August 11: 167.4
    August 12: 166.8
    August 13: 164
    August 14: 163.8
    August 15: 165.2

    Week 2 loss - 1.8

    August 16: 164.4
    August 17: 164.6
    August 18: 166.8
  • nikkit321
    nikkit321 Posts: 1,485 Member
    TinaLeigh67 wrote: »
    My name is Tina, I will be moving at some point this month so I will be doing a lot of packing. Have been waiting for a definite start date on a new job, but they are still going through the process of doing background checks and such. I currently work for the State and have been accepted for another position with the State. Unfortunately, they won't just open my personnel file and retrieve the information they already have, they are doing it all over again from scratch. It has been over a month since they began. It's very frustrating.


    DNW Down to the last few days before move. New job finally came through. Start next Tuesday, move this Saturday. Frantically trying to pack things up and not eating well. Too afraid to step on the scales this morning.



    Congratulations on the new job!! So glad the process has finally finished and you have a start date.

    You are dealing with so much right now with the new job and the move! Don't worry about the scale, no need to add more stress to yourself. Pack up the scale and don't worry about the number. Try to make the best food choices you can but don't stress about it.
  • nikkit321
    nikkit321 Posts: 1,485 Member
    deepwoodslady wrote: »



    So glad for your awesome oncology appointment!
  • TinaLeigh67
    TinaLeigh67 Posts: 669 Member
    @mthomas0228 and @nikkit321

    Thank you both! It is very stressful. The problem is, I am also getting married on the 3rd of September and I'm afraid the dress I got won't fit :#
  • FastFriend
    FastFriend Posts: 18 Member
    I need accountability and some occasional feedback so here goes:
    5’11”, Age 65
    HW 396
    CW 255.6
    GW 170
    I like to swim laps and ride a recumbent bike for exercise. I have been ‘stuck’ weight-wise for the past year.
  • TinaLeigh67
    TinaLeigh67 Posts: 669 Member
    FastFriend wrote: »
    I need accountability and some occasional feedback so here goes:

    You are in the right location. Welcome!
  • ashleycarole86
    ashleycarole86 Posts: 6,295 Member
    @TinaLeigh67
    You're going to look beautiful on your wedding day! So excited for you
  • BittersweetVita
    BittersweetVita Posts: 745 Member
    Hi, all! I am a 2x cancer survivor dealing with Hypothyroidism, early Menopause, and Plantar Fasciitis, trying to lose weight to feel stronger, keep up with my kids, and hopefully be able to find clothes that work with my body's shape post-mastectomy and four pregnancies/three c-sections.

    Height: 5'4"
    Age: 45
    January Starting Weight: 194.7
    February Starting Weight: 196.1
    March Starting Weight: 189.8
    April Starting Weight: 187.0
    May Starting Weight: 185.8
    June Starting Weight:
    July Starting Weight: 190.7
    August Starting Weight: 190.1

    Goals: Plan and Log all food, Quit sugary drinks, Manage midnight eating, increase gym time, stretch.

    08/01: 190.1 - Mindful midnight eating.
    08/02: 188.7 - Went swimming. Limited my iced tea/lemonade consumption to 1 glass at work.
    08/03: 190.1 - Later dinner with family, heavy carbs in that meal, stress ate before bed. Sigh.
    08/04: 188.6 - Stayed within my calories.
    08/05: 190.0 - My "guesstimate" calories were waaaaaay off.
    08/06: 190.5 - Still combating late night hunger/cravings.
    08/07: 190.5 - Zumba day. It was a lot of fun, but my left hip isn't having fun today. Lol!
    08/08: 190.7 - Had a sugary drink at work again but only ate roasted veggies when I came home late.
    08/09: 189.8 - Working hard at work.
    08/10: 189.6 - Did not overindulge at dinner.
    08/11: 188.6 - Day off and did well staying in calorie range.
    08/12: 191.3 - This was a doctor's office morning weight. is my scale a few pounds off???
    08/13: 190.5 - I woke up to this number, so maybe it is my weight that is up and not the scale.
    08/14: 190.6
    08/15: 190.7
    08/16: 190.5 - Work exercise is not enough to make up for the calories I am eating.
    08/17: 190.3
    08/18: 190.3
    08/19: 189.9 - Cut back on my calories at dinner.
  • BittersweetVita
    BittersweetVita Posts: 745 Member
    @TinaLeigh67 - Sending all the best to you as you settle into your new job! And I agree, you will be beautiful on your upcoming wedding day!
    @deepwoodslady - I am thankful to hear about your all clear test results!
    @FastFriend - Welcome! I too am struggling with accountability and consistency.
    @Zampoki - Hi! When I log onto our page, I am first brought to my last post, so I copy it, read through all the new posts, and then past my previous entry and update it with my morning weight for the new day.
    @ashleycarole86 - Congrats on your progress this month!
    @nikkit321 - Congrats on your downward trend!
    @mthomas0228 - That sauce sounds amazing!
  • TinaLeigh67
    TinaLeigh67 Posts: 669 Member
    ashleycarole86 wrote: »
    @TinaLeigh67
    You're going to look beautiful on your wedding day! So excited for you

    Thank you!
  • TinaLeigh67
    TinaLeigh67 Posts: 669 Member
    My name is Tina, Height: 5'6" Age: 55
    MFP starting weight: 149.2 (3/30/21)
    July end weight: 130.0
    July results: +1.4
    August goal: maintenance of 128-132

    My goal this month is to maintain weight as well as increase activity. I will be moving at some point this month so I will be doing a lot of packing. Have been waiting for a definite start date on a new job, but they are still going through the process of doing background checks and such. I currently work for the State and have been accepted for another position with the State. Unfortunately, they won't just open my personnel file and retrieve the information they already have, they are doing it all over again from scratch. It has been over a month since they began. It's very frustrating. Anyway, somehow I am hoping to find time to increase workouts/walks while packing and preparing for a wedding.

    8/01: DNW
    8/02: DNW
    8/03: 129.0 (129.4 trend)
    8/04: 128.0 (129.2 trend)
    8/05: DNW
    8/06: DNW
    8/07: DNW
    8/08: DNW
    8/09: DNW
    8/10: 130.6 (130.0 trend)
    8/11: DNW
    8/12: 130.8 (130.2 trend)
    8/13: 129.0 (130.1 trend)
    8/14: DNW
    8/15: 129.4 (129.9 trend)
    8/16: 129.0 (129.8 trend)
    8/17: 129.0 (129.7 trend)
    8/18: DNW Down to the last few days before move. New job finally came through. Start next Tuesday, move this Saturday. Frantically trying to pack things up and not eating well. Too afraid to step on the scales this morning.
    8/19: 131.0 (130.0 trend) Should have followed everyone's advice and packed the scale :D Oh well, incentive to be careful the rest of the week
  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,875 Member
    @TinaLeigh67

    My goodness you have sooo much going on. Moving is so stressful. Glad that you are moving and starting the new job all before your wedding, so that you will have that all out of the way before your big day : - )
  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,875 Member
    @mthomas0228

    My tomatoes are finally beginning to change from dark green to lighter green with one becoming orange-ish. We had such a late start this year, everything is months behind.
    So do you make your own gnocchi with potatoes from your garden?
  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,875 Member
    I am Dawn
    5'2", 61 and 5/6th : - )
    I have been on MFP since October 2018.
    I am close to 10 pounds heavier than this time last year.
    Hoping to drop weight this month, but have extended company coming, an old friend who is a chef and cooks amazing meals. So much for my grilled chicken with veggies or salad. I will do my best.
    I gained 0.6 last month

    Monday August 01 - 139.2 - Using last month's EW. A holiday in my Province today, but not a food holiday. I am working.
    Tuesday August 02 - 138.6 - Hoping to continue to see drops before my company arrives on Saturday so that I have a "cushion". Feeling pretty lean this morning.
    Wednesday August 03 - 139.0 - I had planned a cleanse for later in August, but Wild Rose has been discontinued. It is a bunch of herbs and a food plan. I do know the food columns of what to have 80% of each day etc. The herbs are organ specific. I will be looking into what else is available. Does anyone have a good kit that they use?
    Thursday August 04 - 138.8 - Going to keep it very light for the next couple of days before my company arrives. He is a chef and I expect to be eating more (and richer) food than usual starting Saturday for 8 days
    Friday August 05 - 139.9 - Quite surprised at this jump up, I had a very good day exercise and food wise. Going to try to take it in stride, actually feeling lean this morning.
    Saturday August 06 - 138.1 - That was the last of being "good" for the next 8 days. I am going to try not to be rude and sit at the kitchen table at my laptop reading and writing into these forums while I have company (in a couple more hours from now). I will be logging and weighing, just not sure if I will make it on here or not.
    Sunday August 07 - 136.2
    Monday August 08 - 138.3 - eating amazing meals
    Tuesday August 09 - 138.8 - Surprised (but glad) that it wasn't more, especially since I was up and weighing at 5am. Getting stuff done before my company wakes up : - )
    Wednesday August 10 - 139.8 - Really not too bad considering the rich food that I have been eating
    Thursday August 11 -
    Friday August 12 - 139.8
    Saturday August 13 - 139.8 - Wow, usually my weight fluctuates like crazy, but staying at the same number is cool, especially after eating so very well all week with my Chef friend here whipping up all sorts of rich foods accompanied by wine.
    Sunday August 14 - 141.3 - Well, it caught up with me. Lots of good leftovers over the next few days, I will try to keep the quantities low. - I see that I had my dates mixed up. Fixed them
    Monday August 15 - 140.1 - I still have some really good food left, but will keep the portions smaller, and no wine or cocktails.
    Tuesday August 16 - 139.4 - Still working on leftovers, tonight should be the last. I am going to have pesto that was made out of things in my garden with some Konjac pasta (10 calories for the whole pack), a bit of chicken mixed in and a salad. It would be nice to see that 136.2 from Aug 07th again soon.
    Wednesday August 17 - 139.1 - It seems to be coming down. I am working at it.
    Thursday August 18 - 137.7 - That was very nice to see this morning.
    Friday August 19 - 137.8 - Felt quite lean this morning. Working a split shift today and expect to eat more calories than I have been this entire week.
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,112 Member
    TinaLeigh67 wrote: »
    @mthomas0228 and @nikkit321

    Thank you both! It is very stressful. The problem is, I am also getting married on the 3rd of September and I'm afraid the dress I got won't fit :#

    @TinaLeigh67 My daughter is also getting married on Sept 3rd, and I am also worried about my mother-of-the-bride dress fitting. But it is WAY WAY more important that your dress fit than mine. Let's do this between now and the 3rd. Together. I just know you will be absolutely STUNNING no matter what!!!!! I just want you to feel good too. Let's go!
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,112 Member
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    My name is Donna. I am 5’ 5” tall, 62 years old and from the Midwest USA. In 2016 I weighed 253 lbs. I am on a journey of health and to get back to the real me.
    Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
    250’s; 240’s; 230’s; 220's; 210's; 200's; 190's; 180’s; 170's; 160's; 150’s



    Starting Weight (from July 31): 201.6
    Goal: 196.6 (Five lb Loss)
    Actual Ending Weight: xxxxx

    **************************************ONE DAY, ONE STEP, ONE DECISION AT A TIME************************************


    COLOR CODE: Fuchsia is a Happy Weight Loss for me. Blue is a sad weight gain. Black is no change.



    08/01-201.2-(Trend Weight 201.4)-

    08/02-202.0-(Trend Weight 201.4)-

    08/03-201.6-(Trend Weight 201.4)-

    08/04-200.6-(Trend Weight 201.3)-

    08/05-200.2-(Trend Weight 201.2)-

    08/06-198.8-(Trend Weight 201.0)-

    08/07-198.2-(Trend Weight 200.7)-

    08/08-196.4-(Trend Weight 200.3)-

    08/09-198.8-(Trend Weight 200.1)-

    08/10-197.0-(Trend Weight 199.8)-

    08/11-198.0-(Trend Weight 199.6)-

    08/12-197.8-(Trend Weight 199.4)-

    08/13-198.4-(Trend Weight 199.3)-

    08/14-200.2-(Trend Weight 199.4)-

    08/15-199.0-(Trend Weight 199.4)-

    08/16-200.6-(Trend Weight 199.5

    08/17-200.4-(Trend Weight 199.6)-

    08/18-202.6-(Trend Weight 199.9)- No breast cancer, yay!

    08/19-201.6-(Trend Weight 200.0)- Counters are being delivered today so FINALLY (maybe} we can get the work finished on the kitchen in the (very) near future. While waiting, my handymen managed to finish the egress window in my son’s room. All the trims inside and out were actually finished yesterday. It adds a lot of light and fresh air, but more importantly safety. I’ve ordered a new grate and lid for it. Yesterday’s diet was wonderful, until about 11:00 pm. Then I added about 325 extra calories because I was so hungry. But it was “good food”, not junk. Low-carb bread with chunk chicken breast with mayo mixed in and walnuts thrown in to make a yummy low carb sandwich. The scale still dropped. I am going to try to plan my meals more carefully today and figure out the spacing.

    08/20-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-
    08/21-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-
    08/22-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-
    08/23-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-
    08/24-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-
    08/25-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-
    08/26-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-
    08/27-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-
    08/28-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-
    08/29-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-
    08/30-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-
    08/31-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-

  • mthomas0228
    mthomas0228 Posts: 594 Member
    dawnbgethealthy wrote: »
    @mthomas0228

    My tomatoes are finally beginning to change from dark green to lighter green with one becoming orange-ish. We had such a late start this year, everything is months behind.
    So do you make your own gnocchi with potatoes from your garden?

    Haven't tried to grow potatoes yet. The garden is mostly heirloom tomatoes, peppers, squash, tomatillos, cucumbers, and then we have berries and lots of herbs.
  • TinaLeigh67
    TinaLeigh67 Posts: 669 Member
    edited August 2022
    @deepwoodslady

    Together! We can do this! Two weeks. We'll both be stunning.

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